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Hydrangea leaves

marieduleymarieduley Posts: 7
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Recently planted a new hydrangea plant, Diamant Rouge but the leaves are turning a different colour, can't work out if there is any issue or if this is a natural thing that happens. Any advice? 

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Have you been watering it?  If it's recent it will need regular watering all summer until the autumn rains set in and especially during hot spells.  Give it good, deep drinks of 5 to 10 litres at a time rather than just dribbles.
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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Sun and wind can cause that too, but it isn't unusual for shrubs to drop foliage, especially when planted at this time of year. 
    A photo of the whole shrub would help  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • marieduleymarieduley Posts: 7
    Thanks everyone for your reassurance and advice. Yes, we've been watering it but maybe not as much as we should be? I have attached a photo of the whole shrub. It gets a real mix of sun and shade depending on time of day.  
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It's very near that fence post, which presumably, is concreted in. It can be a bit drier there. 
    I wouldn't worry too much though - good watering, right in at the roots, until it's established. A big canful, every couple of days. It's got a lot of top growth there, so it can be a bit of a shock when planted out, as it's hard for them to support it all. They'll shed a bit to help, especially when there's flower heads.
    Most shrubs from Garden Centres/nurseries, are grown in quite protected conditions too, so it can take a wee while for them to adjust.
    In another month, the weather will be far more suitable for it too, especially if you have it in some sun. It'll wind down and become dormant, and be ready for next year.  :)

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • marieduleymarieduley Posts: 7
    That's brilliant, thank you so much for this fantastic advice. 
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